B2B Disputes, SEC Exemptions, Business Purchases Gone Bad
SEC registration exemptions, trademark infringement, commercial disparagement, and breach of promissory note.
Why I don’t like arbitration clauses for my clients
Arbitration before the AAA is great, if you’re the respondent.
Connecticut Legal Updates: Software Patents, Business Litigation & Partnership Disputes
Explore recent Connecticut legal updates, including strategies for software patents, closing a Bridgeport commercial deal, and resolving partnership disputes.
Closing a C-store Deal
A C-store deal often involves SNAP, UST, lottery, tobacco, milk retail, and grocery store (beer) licenses. There’s usually a small stack of papers: … a bill of sale, a lease assignment and assumption, a fuel distribution assignment and assumption, consents from the landlord and fuel distributor, and a resolution of the Seller LLC.
Are 5-star Google reviews a business risk?
I’ve seen people’s attorneys try to bring a CUTPA claim on negligent workmanship. Heck, I’ve even considered doing that myself. The CUTPA fee-shifting provision is great for a plaintiff. But before I actually filed that complaint, I researched the law. And I found out: Negligent Workmanship is not Exactly a CUTPA Claim While there’s no […]
Connecticut Legal Updates: Business Litigation, IP & Partnership Disputes
Explore recent Connecticut legal updates, from Milford business divorces and partnership settlements to Federal Court IP negotiations and Superior Court filings.
MSO Structures. Partnership Disputes. Litigation Strategy
Explore practical insights from a Connecticut commercial attorney’s desk. This post covers the legal nuances of setting up MSO structures for professional services, navigating partnership disputes and hidden revenue, handling commercial loan defaults, and the strategic advantages of in-person court appearances.
Six Ways to Go to Jail as a Small Business Owner
1. Wage Theft (Failing to Pay Wages) The Crime: Class C Misdemeanor to a Class D Felony. The Trap: When cash is tight, you might delay payroll, withhold final paychecks, or skip paying overtime. Failing to pay employees earned wages isn’t just a breach of contract; it’s a crime. If the amount unpaid exceeds $2,000, […]
Bar Rescues, Federal Lawsuits, and Smart Walk-Aways: This Week at Sandollar Law
Knowing when to walk away or jump in is key. Read our latest updates on lawsuits, bar rescues, and more.
Professional responsibility limits collegiality
Recently opposing counsel threatened my with a bar grievance from their client, and my professional responsibility required me to basically say, “F all the way off!”